Washington's Basic Food standards changed on October 1, 2026 (WSR 26-20-065). Enter your household facts and check against the new figures — with the old ones shown so you can see what moved. Nothing is uploaded.
| Household (AU) size | Gross income 130% (old → new) | Net 100% (old → new) | Max allotment (old → new) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,696 → $1,729 | $1,305 → $1,330 | $298 → $306 |
| 2 | $2,292 → $2,345 | $1,763 → $1,804 | $546 → $562 |
| 3 | $2,888 → $2,960 | $2,221 → $2,277 | $785 → $808 |
| 4 | $3,483 → $3,575 | $2,680 → $2,750 | $994 → $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,079 → $4,191 | $3,138 → $3,224 | $1,183 → $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,675 → $4,806 | $3,596 → $3,697 | $1,421 → $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,271 → $5,421 | $4,055 → $4,170 | $1,571 → $1,616 |
| 8 | $5,867 → $6,037 | $4,513 → $4,644 | $1,789 → $1,841 |
9–17 members: +$616 gross / +$474 net per additional person (was +$596/+$459); allotment +$225 per person for 9–17; maximum allotment $3,887 for 18+. Source: WAC 388-478-0060 via WSR 26-20-065.
See the table above — gross 130% limits start at $1,729 for one person. Households with a member 60+ or disabled are screened under the net-income test with different thresholds (WAC 388-478-0060 exceptions).
$4,750 for AUs with an elderly or disabled member (was $4,500). Other households have a lower standard per WAC 388-446-0015.
Benefits are prorated by application day in a 30-day month; if the prorated amount is under $10, nothing is issued for that month (WAC 388-412-0015).
No — an educational pre-check against WSR 26-20-065. Apply at Washington Connection; DSHS decides.
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Verified against: WSR 26-20-065 (Washington State Register issue 26-20); WAC 388-412-0015, 388-450-0162, 388-478-0060, 388-446-0015. Effective October 1, 2026; figures re-asserted in CI. Educational pre-check, not a benefits determination.